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February 19, 2010
Maine

2-19-10 Maine Statehouse Update

February 19, 2010

Washington, D.C. (February 19, 2010) - Six public health groups today asked the U. S. Supreme Court to authorize a trial court to require major cigarette manufacturers to pay for a broad public education campaign against smoking, as well as programs to help smokers quit. The groups also asked that

February 16, 2010
New York

NEWS from the American Cancer Society For media inquiries, contact: Paul McGee 716-689-6982 x103 (office) 716-523-6874 (cell) [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2010 American Cancer Society Asks State's Highest Court to Consider Public Health in Cayuga, Seneca Case Albany, NY

February 16, 2010
Vermont

Over the past week Congress and the White House have devoted considerable attention to the federal budget, the economy, and jobs; we expect those to remain the primary focus during the coming weeks.

February 11, 2010
New Jersey, New York

Health care reform, tobacco taxes, massive budget cuts to cancer-fighting programs. There's never been a more important time to let your voice be heard. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in New Jersey and New York is now looking for volunteers to join the fight.

February 10, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC -- February 10, 2010 -- By increasing cigarette taxes by $1 per pack, the states could raise more than $9 billion in new annual revenue to help close severe budget shortfalls, while also reducing smoking and saving lives, according to a new report released today by a coalition

February 9, 2010

Washington, D.C. -- February 9, 2010 -- The American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), support First Lady Michelle Obama’s efforts to improve the health of our nation’s children by combating childhood obesity. The American Cancer Society sent a letter to

February 5, 2010
National

GuamŠ—Ès governor signed a bill increasing the cigarette tax by $2.00, joining Connecticut and Rhode Island as the only states with a tax of $3.00 or more. Part of the money generated by the tax will be spent on tobacco control and other public health programs.

February 2, 2010

WASHINGTON – February 2, 2010 – The White House budget proposal released yesterday underscores the President’s continued commitment to increased investment in cancer research, but it underfunds prevention, cancer screening programs and tobacco control programs that fell victim to a tough budget environment. The President proposed a modest increase for